shopping for a new TV

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djpk

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shopping for a new TV
« on: 11 Nov 2024, 04:37 am »
I'm researching a new TV purchase. I've narrowed my choices down to the Samsung QN900D (75"), Sony A95L (77"), and the Sony Bravia 9 XR90 (75"). Anyone have user experience with these models? I already have a Samsung HW-Q800D soundbar system so the Samsung would have perfect integration. I do not know if the Samsung soundbar would work with the Sony TVs. I would be using eARC so I suppose it may work with the Sonys. I'm not in a hurry and anticipate some possible Black Friday sales.

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« Reply #1 on: 11 Nov 2024, 05:02 am »
You might think even bigger if the right Black Friday sale comes along.  Several years ago I got an 85" TV  for cheap on a Black Friday sale and love the size.  Had a 100" projector and this is for me so much better.

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Re: shopping for a new TV
« Reply #2 on: 11 Nov 2024, 05:10 am »
You might think even bigger if the right Black Friday sale comes along.  Several years ago I got an 85" TV  for cheap on a Black Friday sale and love the size.  Had a 100" projector and this is for me so much better.
Yes, I'd like to go with an 85", but it would be difficult to place a TV that large in the area I have to work with.

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« Reply #3 on: 11 Nov 2024, 10:15 am »
I have a 77” LG C3 that I love. It works perfect with my Samsung 990C soundbar system using eArc.

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Re: shopping for a new TV
« Reply #4 on: 11 Nov 2024, 10:49 pm »
You won’t have any issues using your soundbar with any tv.

You are looking at good choices.

I would add the LG OLED to your list.

If it were me, I would go with whatever has the best sale price.

Good luck.

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Re: shopping for a new TV
« Reply #5 on: 11 Nov 2024, 11:03 pm »
Consider your environment for both tech and size. For example, if you watch sports during the day under bright light situation you may consider mini LED technology over OLED, like the Sony Bravia 9 or Samsung. Size is immersive, for me a distance of 7 times the vertical screen height is the sweet spot, so size is dependent on your room and how far you sit from the TV. Of the choices you presented, you are at flagship level so IMO you cannot go wrong with any of those models. I do like dolby vision (dynamic control of brightness dependent on scene) and there is a ton of content that supports that format (Blu ray discs, Netflix, Apple +, Prime). Unfortunately Samsung does not support, so for me the Samsung would be out. After two years I am still smitten over my flagship Sony mini LED TV. One more thing you get with Sony is access to Sony Pictures Core, only available to Sony TV customers https://electronics.sony.com/sony-pictures-core . It streams at 80MB/s (compared to Netflix at 20MB or Apple + at 30MB) which approaches 4K HDR Blu Ray disc quality (100MB/s). Additionaly, you get 10 or 15 credits (movies) with TV purchase depending upon model purchased. 

djpk

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Re: shopping for a new TV
« Reply #6 on: 12 Nov 2024, 05:01 pm »
I'm not a Gamer and I do not watch sports so I do not care about features related to those areas. I do care about clarity and color accuracy. I may be one of the few people that do not like the anti-reflective matte screens. I prefer glossy. I mostly watch news and documentaries and Blu-Ray performance is a high priority. I like Samsung TV Plus that comes with Samsung TVs as it carries channels that I value. I'm waiting for Black Friday and will likely purchase whatever the best deal is.

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Re: shopping for a new TV
« Reply #7 on: 12 Nov 2024, 06:19 pm »
I found an "early" Black Friday deal on the Samsung QN900D. Should arrive next week.

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Re: shopping for a new TV
« Reply #8 on: 16 Nov 2024, 06:04 pm »
Huge congragulations! That is an amazing TV. Just wow!